Ms Lisa Nel

POSITION
ECP Coordinator and Lecturer of Design and Studio Art, Faculty of Humanities.
QUALIFICATION(S)
PhD (philosophy) Art and Design - in progress 2021 - Weaving a conscientizing rhizomatic fashion sustainability framework
M-Tech Design – Revaluing commodity fetishism to facilitate fashion sustainability
B-Tech Clothing
Diploma Fashion
Higher Education modules: Facilitation and Assessment
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Fashion Design, Fashion Sustainability, Community engagement, Service Learning, Extended Curriculum Programmes, Illustration Techniques
PUBLICATIONS
Nel, L. 2020. Developing graduate attributes through a Service-Learning approach in a design and art extended curriculum programme. In Rollnick, M. and Lubben,F. (Eds), Proceedings of the 14-15 August Colloquium on Extended Programmes. University of Pretoria. ISBN: 978-0-620-91011-8 https://www.up.ac.za/colloquium2019
Nel, L. and Venter, L. 2009.  An Evaluation of Interpreted Technical and Aesthetical Design Suitability in Garments.  A paper presented on 4-5 November at 12th National Design Education Forum Conference Proceedings, co-hosted by NNMU. The conference theme was: ‘Opening gates, between and beyond design disciplines: environmental awareness’, Graaff Reinet. Copyright 2009 by DEFSA, South Africa https://defsa.org.za/papers/evaluation-interpreted
Nel, L. 2009. Wild Tussah silk touching the emotional and spiritual side of humanity. A poster was presented at the Second annual SATN conference at CPUT. The conference theme was: ‘Technological innovation at universities in South Africa: Towards industrial and socio-economic development.  https://www.satn.org.za/satn-conferences/
PRESENTATIONS AT CONFERENCES, SEMINARS OR WORKSHOPS
Nel, L., Munro, A., and Smal, D. (October 2021 to present). Fostering a sustainability-oriented ethics of care to transform the fashion system. To present a paper at the Responsible Fashion series: Can fashion save the world? Conference on 20-22 October 2021.  Antwerp Management School, International Programme on Fashion management, University of Antwerp. https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/conferences/responsible-fashion/
Nel, L., Munro, A., and Smal, D. (March 2021 in press). Ethics of Care Disrupting Unsustainable Fashion Design. Sustainable innovation 2021. Paper presented at 23rd International Conference online 15-21 March 2021. Accelerating Sustainability in Fashion, Clothing, Sportswear & Accessories. The Center for Sustainable Design, Business School for Creative Industries. University for the Creative Arts, Surrey. https://cfsd.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/14.15-Ref-51-Web-Abstract.pdf
Nel, L. 2020. Developing graduate attributes through a Service-Learning approach in a design and art extended curriculum programme. In Rollnick, M. and Lubben,F. (Eds), Proceedings of the 14-15 August Colloquium on Extended Programmes. University of Pretoria. ISBN: 978-0-620-91011-8 https://www.up.ac.za/colloquium2019
Nel, L. 2020. Can fashion be ethical? Paper presented on the 16th October at an international online seminar hosted by Design society development DESIS LAB: Generation sustainable, environmentally sustainable fashion.
Nel, L. 2019. Service learning as an effective pedagogical approach to meet curriculum demands. Paper presented on 8th November at Heltasa conference hosted by University of Rhodes.
Nel, L. 2019. Designing constructively aligned pedagogies. Paper presented on 22th November at Comber conference hosted by NWU.
Nel, L., Munro, A., and Smal, D. 2019. Sustainable design by feminist ethics. Paper presented on 21st October at Faculty of humanities prestige research seminar hosted by CUT. Paper in Progress for JFECS Journal.
Nel, L. 2019. Integrating HIV/Aids learning content in art programmes at CUT. Paper presented on 10th of October at SOTL conference hosted by CUT.
Nel, L. 2019. Designing contextually appropriate pedagogies in design and art programs at CUT. Paper presented on 14th August at ECP colloquium hosted by University of Pretoria.
Nel, L. 2018. Success rates in design and art courses. Paper presented on 25 of Oct at SOTL international conference hosted by CUT. A paper in progress for inclusion in the PIE journal at UFS.
Nel, L., Munro, A., and Smal, D. 2018.  Revaluing commodity fetishism to facilitate fashion sustainability. Paper presented on 24th of October at the research day for the Department of Design and Studio art hosted by Central University of Technology.
Nel, L. 2018. Success rates in art courses – how effective is the ECP? Paper presented on 22nd October at the Humanities prestige research seminar hosted by CUT.
Nel, L. 2018. The analysis of success rates between ECP and mainstream design and art courses to evaluate curriculum alignment. Paper presented on 21st August at ECP colloquium hosted by UNIVEN.
Nel, L. 2017. Developing a strategy to integrate HIV/AIDS Learning Content in Design & Studio Art ECP. Paper presented on 21st September at ECP colloquium hosted by DUT.
Nel, L. 2016. Service Learning as an effective pedagogical approach to meet ECP Curriculum demands, A Case Study. Paper presented on 31st August at ECP colloquium hosted by CUT.
Nel, L. and Venter, L. 2009.  An Evaluation of Interpreted Technical and Aesthetical Design Suitability in Garments.  A paper presented on 4-5 November at 12th National Design Education Forum Conference Proceedings, co-hosted by NNMU. The conference theme was: ‘Opening gates, between and beyond design disciplines: environmental awareness’, Graaff Reinet. Copyright 2009 by DEFSA, South Africa https://defsa.org.za/papers/evaluation-interpreted
Nel, L. 2009. Wild Tussah silk touching the emotional and spiritual side of humanity. A poster was presented at the Second annual SATN conference at CPUT. The conference theme was: ‘Technological innovation at universities in South Africa: Towards industrial and socio-economic development.  https://www.satn.org.za/satn-conferences/
INTERNATIONALISATION ACTIVITIES
  • Nel, L., Munro, A., and Smal, D. (March 2021 in press). Ethics of Care Disrupting Unsustainable Fashion Design. Sustainable innovation 2021. Paper presented at 23rd International Conference online 15-21 March 2021. Accelerating Sustainability in Fashion, Clothing, Sportswear & Accessories. The Center for Sustainable Design, Business School for Creative Industries. University for the Creative Arts, Surrey. https://cfsd.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/14.15-Ref-51-Web-Abstract.pdf
  • Paper presented at international online seminar in 2020. Design society development DESIS LAB, Generation sustainable, environmentally sustainable fashion. “Can fashion be ethical?”
  • Collaboration with International fashion designer Adele Varcoe in Onesie world project at the Free State Art festival 2017.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROJECT(S)
Name of Community project
Date completed
Sustainable product development workshops. Kopano community centre. Transnet centre for the disabled.
Active/ongoing
2017 & 2019
Wall murals at Youth centre school for orphans with ECP Design & Studio Art students.
Complete
2016-2018
Art room at Leboni Village community centre. L Nel and radiography student’s collaboration.
Complete/inactive
2018
Service learning onesie world collaboration with ECP Design & Studio Art students at UFS art festival.
Complete/ inactive
2017
Wall murals at Onze rust primary school with ECP Design & Studio Art students
Complete/ inactive 2012
Wall murals at Bloemfontein early childhood development centre with ECP Design & Studio Art students
Complete/ inactive
2013-2015
EXTERNAL PROFILE(S)
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